The very fact that you are reading this section of the website, is indicative of the probability that you are either already a successful entrepreneur, or aspiring to become one at the very least and that you are thoroughly fascinated with the creativity of business. (ie entrepreneurs "creating" an income for themselves and many others, often just based on an idea or concept!)

This is a place for entertainment, education and amusement.

Most of all, it is a place where we would like YOU to contribute your very valuable, indeed very precious, ideas.

Who is an entrepreneur?

What makes an entrepreneur different to the rest of society? Is it just creativity, or much, much, more? Maybe you'd like to know if you are one?

It's quite elusive, really, but there are some indicators which might help to throw light on the subject. If you just follow these general descriptors below, you can see how you measure up:

	"an entrepreneur sees things that aren't there."
	"an entrepreneur makes things happen."
	"an entrepreneur doesn't listen to the doubters, no matter who they are."
	"an entrepreneur is never a realist."
	"an entrepreneur cannot stop the flow of ideas."
	"an entrepreneur makes a difference in people's lives."
	"an entrepreneur has a burning desire to achieve, which he/she cannot control."
	"an entrepreneur often has an opinion contrary to the majority."
	"an entrepreneur is a leader among men."

It is often said:

There are three kinds of people in this world:
Those who watch things happen.
Those who make things happen.
Those who say "What happened?"
Which one are you?

The Seven Ages of Man

At 20, he wants to wake up romantic.
At 30, he wants to wake up married.
At 40, he wants to wake up successful
At 50, he wants to wake up rich.
At 60, he wants to wake up contented.
At 70, he wants to wake up healthy.
At 80, he wants to wake up!

"Everything that can be invented, has been invented."
Charles Duell, Director, US Patents Office, 1899.

"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers."
Thomas Watson, IBM President, 1943.

"There is no need for any individual to have a computer in their home."
Ken Olsen, President of Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977.

"Who's got egg on their face now?"

For the creative mind, there is nothing which presents a greater problem than "lack of organization"-in fact, it would probably be safe to say that creative people are somewhat "organizationally impaired". The following is a short story, with which we are sure you can identify.

TIME MANAGEMENT
(author unknown)

One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers, he said, "Okay, time for a quiz."

He then pulled out a one-gallon, wide-mouth mason jar and set it on the table in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one by one, into the jar. When the jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is this jar full?"

Everyone in the class said, "Yes."

Then he said, "Really?" He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. Then he dumped some gravel in and shook the jar, causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the space between the big rocks.

Then he asked the group once more. "Is this jar full?"

By this time the class was on to him. "Probably not," one of them answered.

"Good!" he replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all of the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question. "Is this jar full?"

"No!" the class shouted.

Once again, he said, "Good!". The he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then the expert in time-management looked at the class and asked "What is the point of this illustration?"

One eager beaver raised his hand and said, "The point is, no matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in it."

"No," the speaker replied, "that's not the point. The truth this illustration teaches us is this: If you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all. What are the big rocks in your life? Your children. Your loved ones. Your education. Your dreams. A worthy cause. Teaching or mentoring others. Doing things that you love. Time for yourself. Your health. Your significant other. Remember to put these BIG ROCKS in first, or you'll never get them in at all."

If you sweat the little stuff (i.e. the gravel, the sand) then you'll fill your life with little things you worry about that don't really matter, and you'll never have the real quality time you need to spend on the big, important stuff (the big rocks). So, tonight, or in the morning, when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the "big rocks" in my life? Then, put those in your jar first.

"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."
-Victor Hugo

"I saw the angel in the marble, and chiseled until I set it free."
- Michelangelo